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Substances, explosive, n.o.s.

HMT 15 June 2026

UN / ID: UN 0358
Hazard class: 1.2L
Packing group: — (multiple — see tabs)
ERG guide: —
Special provisions: SP 101
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

Packing group
Packing group
Packing group

(3) Hazard class

1.2
Explosives

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: L

Explosive substance or article containing an explosive substance and presenting a special risk (e.g., due to water-activation or presence of hybergolic liquids, phosphides or pyrophoric substances) needing isolation of each type.

Source: 49 CFR §173.52

(1) Symbols

This entry is signed with "G". The letter "G" identifies proper shipping names for which one or more technical names of the hazardous material must be entered in parentheses, in association with the basic description. (See §172.203(k)).

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

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101	The name of the particular substance or article must be specified. Browse special provision 101

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	Forbidden

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “05” means the material may be stowed “on deck” in closed cargo transport units on a cargo vessel (up to 12 passengers) but the material is prohibited on a passenger vessel.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84
14E	see 49 CFR §176.84
15E	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard class

1.1
Explosives

(4) Identification number

UN 0357

(5) Packing Group

—

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: L

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

101	The name of the particular substance or article must be specified. Browse special provision 101

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	Forbidden

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “05” means the material may be stowed “on deck” in closed cargo transport units on a cargo vessel (up to 12 passengers) but the material is prohibited on a passenger vessel.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84
14E	see 49 CFR §176.84
15E	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard class

1.4
Explosives

(4) Identification number

UN 0485

(5) Packing Group

—

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: G

Pyrotechnic substance or article containing a pyrotechnic substance, or article containing both an explosive substance and an illuminating, incendiary, tear-producing or smoke-producing substance (other than a water-activated article or one containing white phosphorus, phosphide or flammable liquid or gel or hypergolic liquid).

Source: 49 CFR §173.52

Cargo Aircraft Only (Cargo Aircraft Only)

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

101	The name of the particular substance or article must be specified. Browse special provision 101

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	75 kg

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “02” means the material may be stowed “on deck” in closed cargo transport units or “under deck” on a cargo vessel (up to 12 passengers) or “on deck” in closed cargo transport units or “under deck” in closed cargo transport units on a passenger vessel.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard class

1.4
Explosives

(4) Identification number

UN 0480

(5) Packing Group

—

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: D

Secondary detonating explosive substance or black powder or article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance, in each case without means of initiation and without a propelling charge, or article containing a primary explosive substance and containing two or more effective protective features.

Source: 49 CFR §173.52

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

101	The name of the particular substance or article must be specified. Browse special provision 101

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	75 kg

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard class

1.4
Explosives

(4) Identification number

UN 0479

(5) Packing Group

—

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: C

Propellant explosive substance or other deflagrating explosive substance or article containing such explosive substance.

Source: 49 CFR §173.52

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

101	The name of the particular substance or article must be specified. Browse special provision 101

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	75 kg

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard class

1.3
Explosives

(4) Identification number

UN 0478

(5) Packing Group

—

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: G

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

101	The name of the particular substance or article must be specified. Browse special provision 101

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	Forbidden

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “03” means the material may be stowed “on deck” in closed cargo transport units or “under deck” on a cargo vessel (up to 12 passengers) but the material is prohibited on a passenger vessel.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard class

1.3
Explosives

(4) Identification number

UN 0477

(5) Packing Group

—

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: C

Propellant explosive substance or other deflagrating explosive substance or article containing such explosive substance.

Source: 49 CFR §173.52

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

101	The name of the particular substance or article must be specified. Browse special provision 101

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	Forbidden

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “04” means the material may be stowed “on deck” in closed cargo transport units or “under deck” in closed cargo transports on a cargo vessel (up to 12 passengers) but the material is prohibited on a passenger vessel.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard class

1.1
Explosives

(4) Identification number

UN 0476

(5) Packing Group

—

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: G

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

101	The name of the particular substance or article must be specified. Browse special provision 101

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	Forbidden

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard class

1.1
Explosives

(4) Identification number

UN 0475

(5) Packing Group

—

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: D

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

101	The name of the particular substance or article must be specified. Browse special provision 101

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	Forbidden

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard class

1.3
Explosives

(4) Identification number

UN 0359

(5) Packing Group

—

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: L

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

101	The name of the particular substance or article must be specified. Browse special provision 101

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	Forbidden

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “05” means the material may be stowed “on deck” in closed cargo transport units on a cargo vessel (up to 12 passengers) but the material is prohibited on a passenger vessel.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84
14E	see 49 CFR §176.84
15E	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard class

1.1
Explosives

(4) Identification number

UN 0473

(5) Packing Group

—

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: A

Primary explosive substance

Source: 49 CFR §173.52

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

101	The name of the particular substance or article must be specified. Browse special provision 101
111	Explosive substances of Division 1.1 Compatibility Group A (1.1A) are forbidden for transportation if dry or not desensitized, unless incorporated in a device. Browse special provision 111

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	Forbidden

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Stowage category “05” means the material may be stowed “on deck” in closed cargo transport units on a cargo vessel (up to 12 passengers) but the material is prohibited on a passenger vessel.

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

(3) Hazard class

1.1
Explosives

(4) Identification number

UN 0474

(5) Packing Group

—

Comparison View of PG

(6) Labels

Compatibility group of explosives - Description of substances or article to be classified

Group: C

Propellant explosive substance or other deflagrating explosive substance or article containing such explosive substance.

Source: 49 CFR §173.52

(1) Symbols

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

101	The name of the particular substance or article must be specified. Browse special provision 101

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	None
(8B) Non-bulk	62	see 49 CFR §173.62
(8C) Bulk	None

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	Forbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	Forbidden

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location

Source: 49 CFR §172.101(k)

(10B) Other

25	see 49 CFR §176.84

Source: 49 CFR §176.84

Packing group comparison

Multiple packing groups apply to this entry. See assignment criteria in 49 CFR §173 Subpart D. Details are in the tabs above; differences are highlighted.

	PG —	PG —	PG —	PG —	PG —	PG —	PG —	PG —	PG —	PG —	PG —	PG —
1	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	G	G
2	Substances, explosive, n.o.s.	Substances, explosive, n.o.s.	Substances, explosive, n.o.s.	Substances, explosive, n.o.s.	Substances, explosive, n.o.s.	Substances, explosive, n.o.s.	Substances, explosive, n.o.s.	Substances, explosive, n.o.s.	Substances, explosive, n.o.s.	Substances, explosive, n.o.s.	Substances, explosive, n.o.s.	Substances, explosive, n.o.s.
3	1.2L	1.1L	1.4G	1.4D	1.4C	1.3G	1.3C	1.1G	1.1D	1.3L	1.1A	1.1C
4	UN 0358	UN 0357	UN 0485	UN 0480	UN 0479	UN 0478	UN 0477	UN 0476	UN 0475	UN 0359	UN 0473	UN 0474
5	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
6	1.2L	1.1L	1.4G	1.4D	1.4C	1.3G	1.3C	1.1G	1.1D	1.3L	1.1A	1.1C
7	101	101	101	101	101	101	101	101	101	101	101, 111	101
8A	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None
8B	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62
8C	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None
9A	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden
9B	Forbidden	Forbidden	75 kg	75 kg	75 kg	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden	Forbidden
10A	05	05	02	02	02	03	04	03	04	05	05	04
10B	25, 14E, 15E	25, 14E, 15E	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25, 14E, 15E	25	25

Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage

This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.

Hazard class	8	7	6.1	5.2	5.1	4.3	4.2	4.1	3	2.3B	2.3A	2.2	2.1	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.1/1.2
1.1/1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2.1
2.2
2.3A
2.3B
3
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.1
5.2
6.1
7
8

	Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
	May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
	May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.

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UN / ID	Proper shipping name	Hazard class
UN 0222	Ammonium nitrate, with more than 0.2 percent combustible substances, including any organic substance calculated as carbon, to the exclusion of any other added substance	1.1D
UN 1942	Ammonium nitrate, with not more than 0.2% combustible substances, including any organic substance calculated as carbon, to the exclusion of any other added substance	5.1
UN 3477	Fuel cell cartridges or Fuel cell cartridges contained in equipment or Fuel cell cartridges packed with equipment, containing corrosive substances	8
UN 3476	Fuel cell cartridges or Fuel cell cartridges contained in equipment or Fuel cell cartridges packed with equipment, containing water-reactive substances	4.3
NA 1693	Tear gas devices with more than 2 percent tear gas substances, by mass	6.1
UN 0341	Nitrocellulose, unmodified or plasticized with less than 18 percent plasticizing substance, by mass	1.1D
	Formaldehyde solutions (with not less than 10% and less than 25% formaldehyde), see Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. or Other regulated substances, liquid, n.o.s.
UN 3543	Articles containing a substance which in contact with water emits flammable gases, n.o.s.	4.3
UN 0343	Nitrocellulose, plasticized with not less than 18 percent plasticizing substance, by mass	1.3C
UN 0482	Substances, explosive, very insensitive, n.o.s. or Substances, EVI, n.o.s.	1.5D
	Tear gas devices, with not more than 2 percent tear gas substances, by mass, see Aerosols, etc
UN 3542	Articles containing a substance liable to spontaneous combustion, n.o.s.	4.2
UN 2900	Infectious substances, affecting animals only	6.2
NA 3082	Other regulated substances, liquid, n.o.s	9
NA 3077	Other regulated substances, solid, n.o.s	9